Spielberg's version, however, will only get a mention
If anyone is keeping score on the dueling movies based on the H.G. Wells classic "The War of the Worlds," score another one for the independent version.Pendragon Pictures, which is producing an independent version of "The War of the Worlds," will have production maquettes featured in a year-long exh ...
Read MoreSays that Temporal Cold War arc needed to go
With "Star Trek: The Next Generation's" Brent Spiner trying to shake things up tonight on "Star Trek: Enterprise," some critics are declaring that there might be a chance yet for the latest Star Trek spinoff to continue. But one actor says not to count on it."I think they wanted the 100 episodes to ...
Read MoreSPOILERS: Michael Hinman takes a stab at 'Water'
The following review contains MAJOR SPOILERS of "Battlestar Galactica."To read Alan Stanley Blair's review of this episode, click here.Even though we're watching only the second episode of "Battlestar Galactica's" first season, we've already watched more than five hours of action as the Cylons decid ...
Read MoreSays he respects Ronald D. Moore's efforts
Once a critic of the Ronald D. Moore-led reimagination of "Battlestar Galactica," actor Richard Hatch (Apollo on the original 1970s series) will give his stamp of approval to the new Sky One/Sci-Fi Channel series with a guest appearance in the first season.While that is not news to most fans, Hatch ...
Read MoreActor talks about his 'Enterprise' appearance
He is mostly known as the android who wants to be human in Star Trek: The Next Generation, but now on UPN's Star Trek: Enterprise, actor Brent Spiner will play a much different role as a criminal who helps resuurect aspects of the infamous Eugenics Wars.In an interview with Zap2it, Spiner discussed ...
Read MoreJ.J. Abrams series picked up for full season
It seems that Lost, the new show from Alias mastermind J.J. Abrams, has found a home on ABC.The series, which originally was given an order for 13 episodes, has just received a full season commitment from the network.The drama series, which sees the survivors of a plane crash fighting for survival o ...
Read MoreProducer says he's happy with 13 episodes
The following report contains MODERATE SPOILERS for the "Battlestar Galactica" series.What's it like doing just 13 episodes of a show, instead of the standard two dozen?Producer Ronald D. Moore got a taste of that during his single season of work with HBO's "Carnivale," and now he's experiencing it ...
Read MoreSPOILERS: Alan Stanley Blair reviews 'Water'
The following review contains MAJOR SPOILERS of "Battlestar Galactica."The Cylons were created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. They look and feel human. Some are programmed to think they are human. There are many copies. And they have a plan.The first episode of the series was a bitter disappoi ...
Read MorePLUS: No voice actors have been hired for motion picture
Ever wanted to have input into a major motion picture? Producer Don Murphy is providing an avenue for fans of "The Transformers" to do just that.His Web site, located at www.donmurphy.net is looking for fan input into the DreamWorks production that is scheduled for a 2006 release.Murphy also took th ...
Read MoreSPOILERS: Alan Stanley Blair reviews BSG 1.2
The Cylons were created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. They look and feel human. Some are programmed to think they are human. There are many copies. And they have a plan. The first episode of the series was a bitter disappointment, turning what was an interesting four hour spin on a classic ...
Read MoreSays television is a different beast than what it was
Keeping a show on the air -- especially with high expectations -- is hard. Just asked Chris Carter, who is practically an unknown now after his breakout hit "The X-Files." After an iffy run with "Millennium," and the short shelf lives of "Harsh Realm" and "X-Files" spinoff "The Lone Gunmen," Carter ...
Read MorePLUS: Are there really 'Angel' telemovies in the works?
You know you're popular when ... rumors have you doing everything from painting the Mona Lisa, to becoming a nanny to Madonna's child.It hasn't been that bad for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator Joss Whedon, but the rumors have been rampant about him lately. And he took advantage of a political fu ...
Read MoreSulu actor talks to fans about current state of the franchise
George Takei, who might be best known for his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek, recently sat down with USA Today and answered some fan questions concerning his role in the Star Trek series and subsequent movies, as well as the current state of the franchise.In the period leading up to the annou ...
Read MoreEmotional Resonance & Rocket Launchers with Scott Nance
In just about a week, a seeming eternity of campaign season polling, punditry and posturing will come down to this: Each of us as American voters will take on the solemn responsibility of choosing among competing candidates to elect those who will lead our nation into the future.In so doing, were be ...
Read MoreLeigh Ashton looks at first part of 'Peacekeeper Wars'
The following review contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Part I of "Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars""Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars" is here at last.After being cruelly ended on a cliffhanger with little resolution of the many and twisted plot threads, fans rejoiced at the announcement of what was the worst ...
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